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How much does a dehumidifier cost to run?

This worked example uses 350 W, 8 hours on each use day and 180 use days per year. Change any of these inputs in the calculator.

Illustrative 25p/kWh electricityAbout £126/year

504 kWh/year · 2.80 kWh per use day

Electricity-price sensitivity

Electricity priceEnergy/use dayAnnual energyAnnual cost
15p/kWh2.80 kWh/day when used504 kWh/year£76/yr
25p/kWh2.80 kWh/day when used504 kWh/year£126/yr
35p/kWh2.80 kWh/day when used504 kWh/year£176/yr

Important assumption

A dehumidifier may cycle off when the target humidity is reached; 350 W for 8 hours/day is only a worked average-use scenario.

This is a worked planning estimate, not a measurement of your appliance. A smart plug, energy monitor or manufacturer annual-kWh figure usually gives a better real-world input for cycling appliances.